A joint initiative by the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland (CIOBS) and the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School, this intensive three-day residential Performance through Professionalism workshop is designed for directors (executive and non-executive) and other senior executives to develop and demonstrate an in-depth, professional understanding of the industry’s new landscape. The programme is based on a solid foundationContinue reading

With deep regret we announce the death of Professor Salih Neftci who passed away on Friday after a year-long fight with cancer..  Salih had a long association with the Centre, having taught here for almost ten years ? for the last three as a full professor. Salih’s research is world renowned and his last major work was to complete theContinue reading

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA), the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School (University of Reading), and CFA Institute are pleased to announce the introduction of the International Fixed Income and Derivatives (IFID) Certificate Programme to CFA Institute members. The IFID Programme puts emphasis on developing practical skills for trading, investment and risk management, and aims to develop a broadContinue reading

A team from the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School, University of Reading has just returned from competing in a prestigious international trading competition in Toronto. The team of four ? all students of finance and banking ? took part in the annual Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC), competing against 36 others teams from top business schools around the worldContinue reading

For those people considering going to university this year at MSc level, this financial crisis will be the first they have experienced. Yet financial crises happen every ten or twenty years. What is different this time is the severity of the crisis ? the likes of which no trader in the City has ever seen before. This article first outlinesContinue reading

The ICMA Centre at the Henley Business School, University of Reading, celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art facilities yesterday. The inauguration ceremony, which was followed by a Champagne reception was attended by more than 200 guests, including businesses from the City and all over the world, as well as staff and alumni. The Centre was officially opened by GuestsContinue reading

Research by Dr Adrian R Bell, Professor Chris Brooks and Dr Tony Moore at the University of Reading’s ICMA Centre has established clear parallels between the events of King Edward I’s time in the late 13th century and today’s credit crunch. Dr Adrian Bell, Senior Lecturer in the History of Finance at the ICMA Centre at the University of Reading,Continue reading

No less than seven ICMA Centre BSc students have been awarded Achievement Prizes this year. The students were presented with their awards by the Vice Chancellor at a special ceremony in the Great Hall today. These prizes of £1000 each are awarded each year to the top 150 students following Part 1 examinations, and the top 150 Part 2 students.Continue reading

The ICMA Centre at Henley Business School, University of Reading is delighted to announce that students on seven of its Masters degrees will be granted the well regarded ICMA International Fixed Income and Derivatives (IFID) Certificate upon successful completion of their degree. The ICMA Centre has enjoyed the support of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) since it was establishedContinue reading

Once again, the ICMA Centre celebrated the success of its students in style this year. Students graduated at the ceremony held on 28 June in the Great Hall at the University’s London Road Campus. Following the ceremony, students and their guests were invited back to the Centre for a champagne reception. One exceptional student was awarded a special prize atContinue reading